Frustration with model manufacturers

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by tc1cat

That is why their trucks are styled for Europe and not the US. Short trailers, 3 axle reefer with super singles and all of the European tractors.

The three axle reefer is definitely what we see over here in Europe, but those short trailers aren't even close! They must come from cloud cuckoo land or some such place! Trailers in the UK are generally 45". I can understand avoiding royalties by making generic trucks, but the trailers fall short (no pun intended) in my humble opinion.
Compare them to the cattle trailers some here have and also any other custom built trailers of the correct length. It's like night and day.
I totally agree with the construction models. Not bashing those that can afford them, but sheesh! Five grand for a model!? That's what I'd spend buying a car! And not rc, I mean a real car!